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I have muscle tear in my left calf, i am 48 male. what is the recommendations regarding treatment and motion?
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Gastroc: If the tear is mid alf or higher (muscle), treatment is conservative. Ice, light compression wrap, optional boot for immobilization, stretching, & weight bearing as tolerated. Light exercises such as stationary biking is ok. Some have used prp injections. If the tear is in the achilles' tendon you likely need surgery to repair it.
Answered 9/7/2013
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